Teatro Tomasino
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Teatro Tomasino is the university-wide theater guild of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.
History
The group was formed by 25 students under the supervisions of Professor Myrna Hilario and Professor Piedad Guinto on September 17, 1977. March 1977 saw the establishment of the guild's constitution which has undergone numerous amendments to cope with the changing times and a growing company.
Formal workshops started on April 2, 1977 under the watchful eyes of Maryo J. de los Reyes, Soxy Topacio, Jonee Gamboa, Nicanor Agudo, Sonia Roco, Adul de Leon, Sol Oca, Pilar de Gurman, Bernardo Bernardo and the late Lino Brocka. After which, the curtains opened for the first time with the performance of Orlando Nadres' Ang Awit na Hindi Matapos-tapos under the direction of Maryo J. Delos Reyes.
Office is located in the new UST Tan-Yankee Student Center while productions are mostly held either at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, Albertus Magnus Building or at the Tan Yan Kee Auditorium, Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
Awards and Citations
- CCP Theater Venue Grantee (1990)
- Most Unique Performance by a Group Delegate - ASEAN Arts Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1994)
- World Youth Day Performance (1995)
- Pope Leo XIII Award (1991–1995)
- Outstanding Service Award (2011 - 2012)